Is a green roof for you? Trading above-head shingles for succulents could make your roof more eco-friendly. Colorful flowers and […]
Category: Environment
Gas-powered lawn mower exchange programs cut air pollution
Fight ozone pollution and get a bargain on a new electric lawn mower or trimmer? Sign us up, say residents […]
Reborn – redwoods cloned from giant stumps live again
It was way too big for the average lawn, but still, it was magnificent. The giant coastal redwood tree was […]
Glossary of Common Lawn and Garden Terms
We have gathered the definitions of common lawn care terms, from abaxial to Zoysia. And we promise that this glossary […]
The Environmental Benefits of Lawns in the US
The United States dedicates more land to growing grass than any single food crop. Lawns occupy 45 Million acres of […]
The 10 Places That Embrace Earth Day the Most
Santa Barbara, CA, goes all out for Earth Day. Every year since 1970 — the year that Earth Day was […]
Green Home Improvements Give the Green Light for Tax Breaks in Austin
By Jennifer Riner Trulia During tax season, maximizing tax refunds or minimizing taxes owed is on the minds of many. […]
The Heat Is On: These 12 Big Cities Saw Their Average Temperatures Soar the Most in 2016
Residents of Omaha, NE, were a little hotter under the collar than usual in 2016. A LawnStarter study of data […]
How Much Would Trump’s New York Neighborhood Benefit From Solar Power?
The U.S. solar market enjoyed its best year ever in 2016, nearly doubling the solar power capacity that was installed […]
Which State Is the Riskiest for Home Damage Caused by Wildfires?
In the summer of 2012, the lightning-sparked Dahl Fire in central Montana scorched more than 22,000 acres, leading to the […]